Tax Senior Manager, International

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Tax Senior Manager, International

We are seeking a Tax Senior Manager to oversee international tax operations in our well-respected accounting and consulting firm.

This pivotal role is designed for a dedicated expert who excels in a dynamic, innovative environment and is skilled at managing complex tax issues and client relationships.

As a senior leader, you will guide your team through intricate tax preparation processes, demonstrating expertise in a wide range of international taxation scenarios.

This position offers the opportunity for significant professional growth and the ability to work on challenging projects with high-profile clients.

Compensation : Dependent on Experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Performs technical tax review and approves all tax returns and governmental tax examinations, regardless of complexity.
• Serves as a subject matter expert within specific tax disciplines or industries.
• Takes on full responsibility for major tax projects and effectively delegates assignments to tax preparers as necessary.
• Directly manages client service for significant client portfolios including those which are delegated from partners.
• Oversees and manages governmental tax examinations, representing clients before the appropriate taxing authorities when required.
• Focuses on staff development through recruitment, conducting performance evaluations, creating training aids, and leading professional development programs.
• Ensures smooth processing of tax returns through the tax preparation system to guarantee timely, accurate delivery to clients.
• Handles timely billing and collection processes.
• Bears responsibility for various reporting and project tasks assigned by partners.
• Researches tax preparation and tax research software to recommend top options to partners.
• Engages in firm practice development activities by building relationships with referral sources and participating in community and industry functions.

Minimum Position Qualifications :

• In-depth knowledge of current tax laws.
• Proficiency with computer-based tax preparation, research, and planning software.
• Ability to work overtime, including heavy workload periods from January 1 to April 15, with possible excess of 55 hours per week.
• Seven to ten years of experience in public accounting, showing progression in managing increasingly complex tax issues.
• At least two years of experience in representing clients before taxing authorities.
• At least one year of experience in supervising and directing the work of tax preparers.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting mandatory; master’s degree in taxation preferred.
• Minimum forty hours of continuing education annually to maintain and advance technical and business skills.
• A current and valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Membership in good standing with the American Institute of CPAs.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Master’s degree in Taxation.
• Experience in a Top 100 accounting firm.
• Specialized knowledge in international taxation.
• Proactive in learning and adopting new technology and tools relevant to tax preparation and research.
• Demonstrated leadership in professional setting and industry associations.

Skills :

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detailed-oriented with an ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Capability to manage multiple tasks and large teams effectively.
• High ethical standards and professionalism.

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